Porticoes of Bologna and Basilica San Luca Guided tour
At a glance
Porticoes of Bologna and Basilica San Luca Guided tour is a 2h 30m private experience in Bologna, Italy, operated by Bologna Tour & Best Italy Tour. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $176.99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Welcome by the Bologna Tour staff, Map of Bologna, San Luca Express ticket.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover the famous arcades of Bologna and the Basilica of San Luca with a local guide who will tell you all the anecdotes.
You will board the San Luca Express, the little train that connects the center to the famous Basilica and during the journey you will be able to admire the most famous arcades in the world, a Unesco heritage site, listening to the stories of the guide.
Once in San Luca you will visit the Basilica and the surrounding area with the guide who will tell you its history while admiring Bologna from above and then you will always return on board the San Luca express together with the guide.
What's included
What's included
- Welcome by the Bologna Tour staff
- Map of Bologna
- San Luca Express ticket
- Private guide
- Earphones
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Guided tour of the Sanctuary of San Luca and access to the panoramic dome
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Stop 2 · 30m
On the way with the San Luca express that takes you from the center of Bologna to the Sanctuary of San Luca you can see one of the most famous arcades in the world that connects the city to the Sanctuary
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Stop 3 · 30m
Discover the secrets of the famous arcades of Bologna Unesco Heritage with the local guide
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Stop 4 · 30m
See Bologna from a different perspective
Meeting point
The meeting is in Piazza Galvani in Bologna, 10 minutes before departure. Look for a Bologna Tour staff member under the statue in the center of the square.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To access the Basilica of San Luca you must have appropriate clothing (covered shoulders and long trousers/skirts at least below the knee)
- If the train is not available, it will be replaced by an alternative means.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Porticoes of Bologna and Basilica San Luca Guided tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $176.99 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Welcome by the Bologna Tour staff; Map of Bologna; San Luca Express ticket; Private guide; Earphones.
Where does it start?
The meeting is in Piazza Galvani in Bologna, 10 minutes before departure. Look for a Bologna Tour staff member under the statue in the center of the square.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Bologna.
